ABSTRACT

Designed for all libraries, this large-format, full-color atlas is an authoritative guide to the history of the United States. From the formation of the continent up through current events and information based on the most recent census, this work uses the geography of the United States to portray the history of the land and its people. The 300-plus maps tell the engaging story of America with detailed, clear information; accompanying text highlights key information presented in each map.

An indispensable tool for students and educators alike, the Historical Atlas of the United States is destined to become a classic in the field.

chapter |2 pages

Introduction

part 1|6 pages

North America

part 2|10 pages

First Americans

part 3|24 pages

Across the Waters

part 4|10 pages

Contested Borders

part 5|10 pages

European Wars and American Consequences

part 6|8 pages

18th Century American Society

part 7|20 pages

War and Revolution, 1775–1783

part 8|8 pages

Forging the New Nation

part 9|14 pages

People and Society

part 10|16 pages

Growth of the Nation through the War of 1812

part 11|12 pages

Opening of the West

part 12|8 pages

The Coming of the Civil War

part 13|14 pages

The Civil War

part 14|14 pages

Reconstructing the South and Closing the Frontier

part 15|8 pages

America in the Gilded Age

part 16|12 pages

Crusaders Abroad and Reformers at Home

part 17|10 pages

The Twenties and Thirties

part 18|12 pages

World War II

part 19|6 pages

The Cold War

part 20|10 pages

America in the Fifties and Sixties

part 21|41 pages

Contemporary Challenges at Home and Abroad

part 22|2 pages

Presidential Elections 1789–2000